Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16268, John Gilbert, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Gilbert, John Elizabeth
N 16268
CONTENTS

New York 5819
Elizabeth Gilbert widow of John Gilbert
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 31. March 1816 of Westchester Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Eales Conn. of the regt. command by Col. Butler in the Conn. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22. day of Sept. 1840 and sent to Hon. Aaron Ward, Sing Sing. N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $ 400.00 Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 80
Date of death not on roll

State of New York } West Chester County } ss.
On This Twenty Second Day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me Samuel Marks One of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of West Chester aforesaid Elizabeth Gilbert a President of the Town of Cortlandt in the County of West Chester aforesaid aged seventy five years and eight months who being first duly sworn make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of John Gilbert who served as a private soldier in the Army of the United States in the First Connecticut Regiment commanded by Colonel Zebulon Butler in Captain Edward Eales Company. That he entered the service of the United States April 16-1777 and continued in the service until the 7 th of June 1783. That she was placed on the Pension list of the United States by virtue of an act of Congress passed in the year 1810 which will fully and at large appear on the Records of the Department of War.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Gilbert on the Eleventh Day of November in the year of our Lord Seventeen hundred and eighty three. That her said husband the aforesaid John Gilbert died on the thirty first day of March in the year eighteen hundred and sixteen. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated and that she has remained a widow since the death of her said husband John Gilbert.

She further declares that her late Husband John Gilbert entered into their family Bible the record of their respective births and the day of their marriage which the following is a true and literal copy of said record viz: -
"John Gilbert was born February 10 th 1760 - on Sunday
"Elizabeth Lyon was born January 10 th 1763 -
"They was married November 11 - 1783
"He in his 24 th year and she in her 21 st year of their age"
Sworn this 22 nd day of October 1838 Elizabeth her X Gilbert
Before me James  John Munroe Justice
I Pierre Van Cortlandt of the Town of Cortlandt do certify that I was acquainted with John Gilbert and Elizabeth his wife since the year 1800 and that John Gilbert and that he was the overseer of my farm for two years immediately after that time for two years that I have examined the record in his family Bible and believe it to be in his proper hand writing having seen him write often -
P. Pierre Van Cortlandt

I Samuel Marks. Justice of the Peace aforesaid have examined the Record of the late John Gilbert Family Bible of his marriage with Elizabeth Lyon now Elizabeth Gilbert the widow of the said John Gilbert and do certify that the Copy herein is a true and correct Copy from the Record of the said Family Bible - and I further certify that the said Elizabeth Gilbert the said applicant is from bodily infirmity unable to attend the Court of Record of the County.
Samuel Marks Justice
State of New York
Westchester County - ss.
I John H. Smith Clerk of the said County and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County, Certify that Samuel Marks Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed and foregoing Affidavit is a Justice as aforesaid in and for the said County Commissioned & sworn and duly authorized to take Affidavits &c. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Samuel Marks and hereby believe the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 29 th day of October 1838 John H. Smith Clerk

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John Gilbert was born 10 th 1760 on sunday. Elisabeth Lyon was born 18 th 1783 february. They was maried November 11 th 1783. he in his 24 th and she in her 21 st year of their age. Betsy Gilbert was born September 17 th 1784. on friday. Clarissa Gilbert was born September 28 th 1786 on friday Moses Gilbert was born November Burr Gilbert was born decmber 6 th 1790, on monday. Abbygail Gilber wa born March 12 th 1793 on tuesday. Rachael Gilbert. was born 1797 April 12 th on we John Gilbert was born.

State of New York County of Westchester ss Clarissa Miller of the town of Courtlandt in said County being duly sworn deposes and says that she is now fifty- three years of age: that she was well ac- quainted with John Gilbert and Elizabeth his wife in the life time of the said John Gilbert, and has been acquainted with the said Elizabeth since the death of the said John: that she lived in the family of the said John in his life time and was well acquainted with the family bible of the said John; that as many as forty-five years ago she saw said family bible and saw recorded in the same the marriage of the said John to the said Elizabeth, whose maiden name was Eliza- beth Lyon: that the said family bible remain- ed in the family of said John until his death: after his death, his widow the said Elizabeth had it for some time, when, one of the daughters of the said John married and took the said bible with her; that she and her hus- band after their marriage left this place and have both since died, and where the said bible now is is not known, nor can the same be found. And the Deponent fur- ther saith that after the death of the said John Gilbert, and before the said bible was taken away by his daughter as above stated, his widow the said Elizabeth procured the record of the said marriage to be copied from the said family bible, into a bible belonging to her which she has ever since had in her possession.

And the Deponent further saith that the annexed leaf containing the record of the marriage of the said John and Elizabeth was this day taken from the said last mentioned bible of the said Elizabeth, by this Deponent and that the same is a true copy of the record of the marriage of the said John and Elizabeth as the same was entered in the said family bible of the said John. That she was familiar with the said record in the said family bible, and also with the same as copied into the bible of the said Elizabeth and now hereto annexed, and that it was copied on the annexed leaf taken from the bible of the said Elizabeth as aforesaid about twenty years ago and further this Deponent saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed this 18th day of August September 1839 before me
Clarissa Miller
Jam M c Intosh Justice
I certify that I am acquainted with the said Clarissa Miller and that she is a credible witness and entitled to belief in my opinion dated August September 18, 1839.
Jam M c Intosh
Justice Peace

State of New York County of West-Chester } ss.
I John H. Smith Clerk of the said County, Do hereby Certify, that Samuel Marks whose name is subscribed to the annexed and foregoing affidavit of Clarissa Miller was at the time of the taking of the said affidavit a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Com- missioned and sworn, and authorized to take the same I further Certify that the annexed and foregoing signatures of Samuel Marks are genuine —
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 14 th day of October 1839 —
John H. Smith

March 26, 1931.
Mrs. A. W. Bowen 42 Center Street Putnam, Connecticut.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
AWT:ILL W-16268
Dear Madam:
You are advised that from the records of this bureau it appears that John Gilbert was born February 10, 1760, place not stated.
He served in the War of the Revolution in Colonel Isaac Sherman's Connecticut Regiment as follows: from May 28, 1777 to January 1, 1780 as private; from January 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 as corporal; and from January 1, 1781 to December 31, 1781 as sergeant.
He was allowed pension from September 2, 1808, on account of disability, resulting from injuries sustained while in said service. Owing to the destruction of papers, when the War Office was burned in 1800 and 1814, there are no details on file as to said injury.
He died March 31, 1816.
Soldier married November 11, 1783, Elizabeth Lyon, who was born January 18, 1763.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 22, 1838, while a resident of Cortland, Westchester County, New York.
Family record-
Betsey born September 17, 1784. Clarissa " September 28, 1786. Moses " November -----

Burr born December 6, 1790. Abigail " March 12, 1793. Rachel " April 12, 1797. John " -----
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
16268
Elizabeth Gilbert
Widow of
John Gilbert
Prim Rev War
Act: _____
July 7 th /38
Index:—Vol. _____
a
Page _____
273
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1926 Feb 11 - H. & L. Mrs. Aphelia S. Butler 3. Mrs. O. S. Butler u.d. 2nd B. P. 1928 - mch. 8 - aug 1928 - mch. 24 - H. & L. to Mrs. H. J. Robinson aug 1931 - mch. 27 - " " Mrs. G. H. Boven see her letter in Reuben Cooley S 36469 aug 1938 - Apr 21 - Dist. to Mrs. L. B. Bryant. Ed 1940 - July 2 - " " Mrs. H. S. Jeffery aug

V. N. York
Elizabeth Gilbert
let. to P. Van Cortlandt 19. June 1839
to Hon. A. Mera 31. Aug. 1840
Act July 1838

John Gilbert - Sergeant - $30 annual allowance - Army of the U. S. - pen- sion commenced Sept. 2 - 1808. Law under which inscribed Apr. 27 - 1810.
See 1835 - printed list of invalid soldiers - N.Y. Volume 2 - Page 90 -

11/17/77 / Dec 4 1838 353A Pension Office.
Ms. 7 July '38.
The Honorable Secretary of War Washington

Leesburg Va Nov 20 th - 1830
To the Honorable Jacob R. Goin. Jr. Secretary of War Sir
Enclosed I send you The Proof of Elizabeth Gilbert to entitle her to obtain a Pension under the late Act of Congress - from perusing The Act and The Instructions sent me from your Department I presume The proof will be satisfactory and That The good poor old widow (for she is such in reality) will obtain the pittance she will receive as she is much in want - I have interested myself in her behalf knowing her needy circumstances - If she should be placed on the Pension List from this proof. I beg you will enclose The Certificate to me to hand her -
I have the honor to be with much respect your Obt Servt
Pierre Vanport Hanitz

3534
Elizabeth Gilbin
Act July 7. 1838
Mar d Nov 11. 1883
Husband died 31 March 1816
Col L Butler } Com " Sherman } Line Capt Eells - }
Ent d 28 May 1777 to Jan 1780 -
Admitted
Private 2 years
$80 -
Aaron Ward Esq Sing Sing N.Y.

In the matter of the widow of John Gilbert a Revolutionary Soldier
Certificate of the camp s of Connecticut

Comptroller Office
Hartford Sep. 12 1840
I certify that on application for evidence of the services of John Gilbert who claims service in the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783 in the Connecticut Line. that I have examined the Records of Settlements made with the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army And find his name in a settlement with the 8th Connecticut Regt Isaac Sherman Esq Col. before 1780 where he is entered as a private May 28 1777 Time of settlement Aug 1 1780 having served Two Years Seven months and Three days and in the same Regiment continued service as a Corporal Aug 1 1780 Time of service Aug 1 1781 having served One Year and in the 5th Connecticut Regiment Isaac Sherman Col. for the Year 1781 John Gilbert commenced service as a Sergeant Aug 1 1781 Time of settlement Oct 31 1781 having served One Year from May 28 1777 to Aug 1 1780 as private 27.3 from Aug 1 1780 to Aug 1 1781 as Corporal 1.0.0 from Aug 1 1781 to Oct 31 1781 as Sergeant 1.0.0 47.3
Henry Wilson Compt.
+ Col Isaac Sherman or Lieut Butler see Roll Capt Ellis one of Butler's Captains

Aug. 26. 1840.
Prof.
Add. Prof.
Eliz. Gilbert.
Hon: J. L. Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
FREE

Dear Sir
I have been requested to forward the enclosed affidavit in support of Elizabeth Gilbert's application for a pension and would respectfully call your attention to it. I am informed that the application has been long pending & sincerely hope that the proof now sent will remove the  all  objections objections.
I am with great Respect your Obedt Servant Harris Way
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Livingston August 24. 1840

Sept 19. 1840
Miss Assunta Mrs. Gilbert
FREE
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Dear Sir
I take pleasure in stating that I have obtained full proof in the case of the widow of John Gilbert. you will please forward the certificate at your earliest convenience & oblige
Your sincere friend
Aaron Ward
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissary of Pensions.
Wash D.C. Sept 17 th 1840

353 East 193 rd Street, New York City, Jan. 4, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me any information you may have of a John Gilbert who served in the American Revolutionary War from either Dutchess, Putnam or Westchester Counties, New York State.

He died March 20, 1816 at Annsville, Westchester County, New York, having lived there for some years. His wife, Elizabeth Lyons Gilbert died November 7, 1841.
It is thought that he served in the war under Colonel Van Court- landt, and he was given a grant of bounty lands.
I am not sure of his father's name, and if it should be in

any records that you have, I would be pleased if you would give it to me.
Thanking you for any information that you can furnish, I remain
Yours very truly,
(Mrs.) Ophelia H. Butler.

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION STATE OF NEW YORK
VAN CORTLANDT CHAPTER ORGANIZED MAY 6, 1895
Feb. 10th. 1928,
Office of the Commissioners of Pensions. Washington. D. C.
Gentlemen
I am enclosing correspondence returned me from the Office of the Adjutant General. At their suggestion I am sending same to you, in the hope that you can give me information from the Pension rolls. The man I am seeking was a resident of Cortlandt Manor after the War and I think he was in the 2nd. N.Y. Regiment of the line.
I will be grateful for any information you can give me.
Very truly Yours,
Margaret Mabel Robison.
Will you return the enclosed papers?

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION STATE OF NEW YORK
VAN CORTLANDT CHAPTER ORGANIZED MAY 6, 1895
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
In February, I wrote your Office, enclosing a letter from the Office of the Adjutant-General of the U. S. giving War Record of Dennis Sullivan (2) Revolutionary War Records.
I requested information from the Pension Rolls regarding these men as man if only one person.
Also, I requested the return of letter from Office of Adjutant-Genl.
I have received no reply and would appreciate a reply and also the return of enclosed letter.
Will you give this matter

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION STATE OF NEW YORK
VAN CORTLANDT CHAPTER ORGANIZED MAY 6, 1895
your attention, and oblige Very truly Yours.
Margaret McLeod Robinson (Mrs. Wm. J.) Regent V.C. Chapter D.R.
March 19th, 1928.
Have you a record of pension paid to one Elizabeth - wife of Sergeant John Gilbert - Col. Isaac Sherman's Reg. Conn. Line. Lived at Van Cort- landville. N.Y.
Will be glad to receive verification of same.
M. McL. R.

151 EAST 33D STREET
NEW YORK
Mrs. Wm. J. Robinson 950 Paulding St. Tuckahoe. N.Y.

353 East 193rd Street, New York, February 10th, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
On January 4, 1926, I wrote you the letter quoted below, and not having had a reply I am writing again with the request that you if possible, furnish what information you may have relative to the subject mentioned.
" Will you please give me any information you may have of a John Gilbert who served in the American Revolutionary War from either Dutchess or Putnam Counties, New York State.
He died March 30, 1816 at Annsville, Westchester County, New York, having lived there for some years. His wife, Elizabeth Lyons Gilbert died Nov. 7, 1841. It is thought that he served in the war under Colonel Van Cortlandt; and he was given a grant of bounty lands.
I am not sure of his father's name and if it should be in any records that you have, I would be pleased if you would give it to me.
Thanking you for any information that you can furnish, I remain " .
Yours very truly,
Mrs. William H. Butler

DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION STATE OF NEW YORK HOTEL ASTOR
MRS. AXEL OLAF IHLSENG REGENT 151 EAST 33RD STREET TELEPHONE CALEDONIA 7769
MRS. SYDNEY I. PRESCOTT CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 344 WEST 72ND STREET
The Commissioner of Pensions, U.S. Dept. of the Interior. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Can you give me any information from the Records of your Department concerning: Dennis Sellivan , Pvt. 2nd N.Y. Regiment of the Line - War of the American Revolution. Wife? Katherine or Katherine Ann Sellivan of Croton - Westchester Co. N.Y. Town of Cortlandt. I am not positive that this is his wife's name or his daughter's. But would appreciate any information you can give me.
Also Captain William D ni ven , was of 1812. Name of wife, if any unknown.
Thanking you for your courtesy,
I am Yours very truly,
(Mrs. Wm. J.) Margaret Meland Roberson.
Nov. 19th. 1927.

* Mrs. Cepheia G. Butler
353 East 193rd Street, New York City. Feb. 29th, 1928.
United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Rev. and 1812 War Section W 16268
On February 11, 1926 you replied to an inquiry I had written; in which letter you gave me the revolutionary record of John Gilbert, soldier.
I am anxious to trace our record more completely. I have heard that he was given a grant of land after the American Revolution. Have you any record of this, and if so, will you give me any information that is available.
If this inquiry is addressed to the wrong department, will you please inform me to whom I should write.
Thanking you for any information you may furnish, I am
Yours very truly,

Two H.R.
April 1st 1938
War Dept Washn. D.C. Bureau of Pensions
Gentlemen -
Will you please send me the official record of John Gilbert 6 born Feb 10 - 1760 died mch 31 - 1861 N.Y. state as I want to join the W.A.R. organization (Revolutionary soldier)
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also of Samuel Walden born Aug 3 - 1742 married to Afe Walden Apr 10 - 1774 & he died I think in 1798 not sure but think he lived in N. York city
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy I am
Sincerely (Mrs) Carolyn Walden Bryant
R.E.W. 3
1 Huntington St NY
Enclose a self addressed envelope for your convenience not-Apr 5

GILBERT.
For Revolutionary War service.
Thomas Gilbert
I. ? ? Gilbert mar. ? Wilson wife
b. 1776. D. 1843 Ossian, N.Y.
John Gilbert
Susan Lacy of New Jersey.
Samuel Gilbert b. 1800. Benton Center N.Y. My great grandfather. Mrs. H.T.J.
Jonathan Gilbert
2. Widow Mrs. -- Wilson Gilbert mar. Mr. — — — Rose
Abraham Rose
John Rose
Matthew Rose
Mr. Gilbert who served in the Revolution, was of Connecticut , Long Island or New Jersey I believe. He must have died young, after three sons were born, Thomas, John and Jonathon, and I believe his given name was one of the three names of these sons, for it was a definite custom those days, to name one son after the father.
If you could find, in the list of children, of a Gilbert-Wilson marriage, a son John b. 1776, mar. Susan Lacy, and resided in Benton Center Yates Co., N.Y. near Penn Yan, (he lived there 1790-1824) and in Ossian Allegany Co., N.Y. 1824-1843 when he died, it would be the man I am searching for. Or perhaps the application for pension would be by his wife under her second marriage name, Mrs. Wilson Gilbert Rose.
From Mrs. H.T. Jeffery, 338 West Main St. Palmyra, N.Y. May 20, 1940.

338 West Main St. Palmyra, N.Y. May 20, 1940.
Dear Mr. Hiller,
Today I received the Rev. War record of my ancestor Benajah Hall of Conn. and you cannot believe how thrilled and truly grateful I am, to receive same, for it is one problem I've worked on for several years. Now in Windsor, Conn. I will be able to continue the search to the Immigrant Ancestor.
In view of your kindness in this search, I am enclosing my other persistent problem. I realize it is very difficult to trace, for I have so little to go by. The first marriage was a Gilbert man and his wife a Wilson. Their children were Thomas, B. 1776 John and Jonathan. This leads me to believe their father was named one of these three names also. Then the father died and his widow Mrs. - Wilson Gilbert, married a Mr. Rose. Their sons were Abram, John and Matthew Rose.
I regret I am unable to state definitely but the Rev. ancestor was in Conn., on Long Island and in N.J. so I do not know from which state he served.
My John born 1776 was married near Newark, Morris Co. N.J. before coming to Yates Co. N.Y.
Many thanks,
Very sincerely yours, Mrs. H.T. Jeffery.
1 uncok n

March 8, 1928.
Mrs. Ophelia G. Butler, 353 East 193 rd Street, New York City.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 16268, it does not appear that John Gilbert was allowed a grant of land by the United States Government on account of his services, in the War of the Revolution.
For information relative to land that may have been granted by the State of Connecticut you should consult the archives of that state at Hartford.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. and 1813 War Section. W. 16268
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February 11, 1926.
Mrs. Ophelia G. Butler 353 East 193d St New York City.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Gilbert was born February 10, 1760, place not stated.
He served in the War of the Revolution in Colonel Isaac Sherman's Connecticut Regiment, as follows-
From May 28, 1777 to January 1, 1780 as private; from January 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 as corporal; and from January 1, 1781 to December 31, 1781 as sergeant.
He was allowed pension, from September 2, 1808, on account of disability, resulting from injuries sustained, while in said service. Owing to the destruction of papers, when the War Office was burned in 1800 and 1814, there are no details on file as to said injury. He died March 31, 1816.
Soldier married November 11, 1783, Elizabeth
This John Gilbert was not a son of my father because he was married with my mother and she was not of his family - under Gells & Butler

Lyon, who was born January 18, 1763.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 22, 1838, while a resident of West-  Cort- land, Westchester County, New York.
Family record-
Betsey born September 17, 1784. Clarissa " September 28, 1786. Moses " November — — Burr " December 6, 1790. Abygail " March 12, 1793. Rachel " April 12, 1797. John " — — — —
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

March 24, 1928.
Mrs. William J. Robinson, 950 Paulding Street, Peekskill, New York.
Madam:
I advise you from the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Gilbert was born February 10, 1760, place not stated.
He served in the War of the Revolution in Colonel Isaac Sherman's Connecticut Regiment, as follows:
From May 28, 1777 to January 1, 1780 as private; from January 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781 as corporal; and from January 1, 1781 to December 31, 1781 as sergeant.
He was allowed pension, from September 2, 1808, on account of disability, resulting from injuries sustained, while in said service. Owing to the destruction of papers, when the War Office was burned in 1800 and 1814, there are no details on file as to said injury. He died March 31, 1816.
Soldier married November 11, 1783, Elizabeth Lyon, who was born January 18, 1763.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 22, 1838, while a resident of Cortland, Westchester County, New York.

Re 1952-53 W. 68
Family record--
Betsey born September 17, 1784. Clarissa " September 28, 1786. Moses " November -- -- Burr " December 6, 1790. Abygail " March 12, 1793. Rachel " April 12, 1797. John " -----
Owing to the very large number of similar inquiries, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each inquiry pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.
Such information is furnished by courtesy of the Government and without fee, and letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of their receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

July 2, 1940
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Mrs. H. T. Jeffery 338 West Main Street Palmyra, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to a ----- Gilbert who served in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut, New York, or New Jersey, his Christian name was probably- Thomas, John or Jonathan.
You are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of John Gilbert as found in pension claim, W. 16268, based upon his service in that war, and upon disability incurred while in the service. It is hoped that record will aid you in your research.
John Gilbert was born February 10, 1760, place not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.
John Gilbert enlisted and served in Colonel Isaac Sherman's Connecticut Regiment, as follows: as private from May 28, 1777 to January 1, 1780; as corporal from January 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781; and as sergeant from January 1, 1781 to December 31, 1781.
He was allowed pension from September 2, 1808, on account of disability resulting from injuries received while in the service. Due to the destruction of papers when the War Office was burned in 1814, there are no details as to nature of injury or engagement in

which it was received.
John Gilbert died March 31, 1816, place not shown.
John Gilbert married November 11, 1783, Elizabeth Lyon. She was born January 18, 1763, place of birth and names of parents were not stated.
The widow, Elizabeth Gilbert, was allowed pension on her application executed October 23, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Cortland, Westchester County, New York.
The following data in regard to the children of John Gilbert, and his wife, Elizabeth, are shown in the claim:
Betsey born September 17, 1784 Clarissa " September 28, 1786 Moses " November —, — Burr " December 6, 1790 Abygail " March 12, 1793 Rachel " April 12, 1797 John " date not given.
Clarissa Miller in 1839, aged fifty-three years, was living in Cortland, New York, but she did not state that she was the daughter, Clarissa Gilbert, referred to above.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Elizabeth

Gilbert, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Elizabeth Gilbert, widow of John Gilbert Certificate #5819 Issued September 22, 1840 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1836 Act of July 7, 1838 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 21, 1938
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. C.S.Bryant R.D.# 3 Huntington, Long Island New York
RA-J/REL John Gilbert-W.16268 Samuel B.Waldron-S.14778
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Gilbert, born in 1760, and Samuel Waldron, born August 3, 1742, and died in 1798, both of New York.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Samuel Waldron, as described by you. However, the record has been found of a Samuel B. Waldron, who served from New York City and received pension while residing there. His record is furnished you herein as it may be of assistance to you in your research; the record of John Gilbert is also furnished you herein.
John Gilbert W.16268
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.16268, based upon disability resulting from service in that war, of John Gilbert.
John Gilbert was born February 10, 1760, place of birth and names of his parents are not shown.
John Gilbert enlisted, place not stated, and served as follows in Colonel Isaac Sherman's Connecticut Regiment: as private from May 28, 1777 to January 1, 1780; as corporal, from January 1, 1780 to January 1, 1781; and as sergeant from January 1, 1781 to December 31, 1781.
He was allowed pension from September 2, 1808, on account of disability resulting from injuries received while in service. Due to the destruction of papers when the War Office was burned in 1814, there are no details as nature of injury or engagement in which it was received.

John Gilbert died March 31, 1816, place not shown.
The soldier married November 11, 1783, Elizabeth Lyon, born January 18, 1763, place of birth and names of parents not shown.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed October 22, 1838, while a resident of Cortland, Westchester County, New York.
The following names of children are shown:
Betsey Gilbert . . . . . born September 17, 1784. Clarissa Gilbert . . . . . " " 28, 1786. Moses Gilbert. . . . . " November --, ---- Burr Gilbert . . . . . " December 6, 1790. Ahygail Gilbert. . . . . " March 12, 1793. Rachel Gilbert . . . . . " April 12, 1797. John Gilbert. . . . . " date not given.
In 1839, Clarissa Miller, aged fifty-three years lived in Cortland, New York, but she did not state whether or not she was Clarissa, daughter of John and Elizabeth Gilbert.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Elizabeth Gilbert, widow of John Gilbert(W.16268), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Elizabeth Gilbert, widow of John Gilbert Certificate No. 5819 Issued September 22, 1840 Rate, $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1836 Act of July 7, 1838 New York Agency.
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Samuel B. Waldron S.14778
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.14776, based upon the mili-

tary service in that war of Samuel B. Waldron.
Samuel B. Waldron was born August 31, 1755 at Closter, Bergen County, New Jersey. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Harlem, New York City, Samuel B. Waldron enlisted in the fall of 1775, and served three months in Captain Sampson Benson's New York Company; from March 1, 1776, to the latter part of April, 1776, he was engaged in hauling timber for the building of a fort at Hell's Gate; names of officers not shown; he volunteered about June 1, 1776, served in Colonel Lasher's New York Regiment, was on Long Island when the battle occurred but "was on the lines and did not go into the field", was in the retreat from Long Island and while standing guard at a market in New York City, was ordered by General Putnam to leave the city, and as the eastern side of the city was closed by the British, he escaped to Hackensack, New Jersey; here he was taken ill and remained ill during October and part of November of said year and did not again rejoin his regiment, because, he stated, he never found out where said regiment had gone.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 11, 1833, while residing in New York City.
There are no data as to wife or children.
In 1833, Oliver Waldron, an older brother of Samuel B., resided in New York City.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Samuel B. Waldron(S.14778), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Samuel B. Waldron Certificate No.14648 Issued June 7, 1833 Rate $53.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1833 New York Agency.
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Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator. -R-